meet1
  
  v.
 (past and past part. met)
    - arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of. ▸make the acquaintance of (someone) for the first time. ▸come together as opponents in a competition. 
- experience (a situation or attitude). ▸
( meet something with)
 have (a particular reaction) to something: ![]()  the announcement was met with silence. 
▸
(meet with)
 receive (a particular reaction). 
- touch; join.
- fulfil or satisfy (a requirement or condition). ▸pay (a required amount). 
n.
  - Brit. a gathering of riders and hounds before a hunt begins.
- an organized event at which a number of races or other sporting contests are held.
Phrase
  
    - meet the case
 Brit. be adequate.
- meet someone's eye 
(or eyes)
 - be visible.
- 
(also meet someone's gaze)
 look directly at someone.
 
- meet someone halfway
 make a compromise with someone.
 
  Etymology
  OE mētan ‘come upon’, of Gmc origin.
 
  
    
meet2
  
  adj.
 archaic suitable or proper.
Derivative
  
  Etymology
  ME (in the sense ‘made to fit’): shortening of OE gemæte, of Gmc origin; rel. to mete1.